Best matches
One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
Your observation 11 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-likeChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? UnknownChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sizedChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-grayChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-grayChange
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WHEN was the bird seen ? WinterChange
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? LongChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Ear "tufts" or hornsChange
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United StatesChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profilePurple Sandpiper
Why this matches 8 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States